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Van Housen Family History

Van Housen Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Van Hoesen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Housen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Housen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Housen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 72 Van Housen families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Van Housen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Housen families in 1880.
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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Van Housen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Housen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Van Housen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 347 military records available for the last name Van Housen. For the veterans among your Van Housen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Housen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Van Housen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Van Housen in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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